Silsbee HS coach that resigned after investigation ID'd

A Silsbee High School coach-teacher who resigned after an investigation into alleged inappropriate conduct was the football team’s offensive coordinator, the district recently confirmed.

In response to public information requests, Silsbee ISD superintendent Richard Bain said that Travis Bell resigned on Feb. 21.

The district earlier released a statement saying it conducted an investigation that found “no evidence of serious inappropriate conduct between the teacher/coach and any SISD student, despite unsubstantiated rumors.”

The resignation was voluntary and became effective immediately.

Contacted last week, Bell said he is “pursuing other opportunities.” He declined to comment further.